(a) For the purpose of the use of deposition testimony in any court proceeding in any civil action, the term "physician" as used in the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure or otherwise shall include any licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and any licensed podiatrist.
(b) The provisions of this section are supplemental and shall not be construed to repeal any law not in direct conflict with this section.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-21-130 - Interpreters Generally.
Section 12-21-132 - Interpreters for Persons Defective in Speech And/or Hearing - How Furnished.
Section 12-21-135 - How Testimony Given.
Section 12-21-135.1 - Video Testimony by Certain Witnesses.
Section 12-21-136 - Oath or Affirmation for Oral Testimony.
Section 12-21-137 - Right of Cross-Examination.
Section 12-21-138 - Leading Questions.
Section 12-21-139 - Disclosure of Evidence Sought by Objected-to Question.
Section 12-21-140 - Motion to Exclude Answer Unnecessary.
Section 12-21-141 - Right of Witness to Be Protected.
Section 12-21-142 - Exemption of News-Gathering Persons From Disclosing Sources.
Section 12-21-143 - Failure of Witnesses to Testify.
Section 12-21-144 - Taxation of Costs for Taking of Depositions.
Section 12-21-145 - Applicability of Provisions Regulating Admissibility or Proof of Facts.
Section 12-21-146 - Definition of "Physician" Extended.
Section 12-21-147 - Use of Registered Therapy Dog in Certain Legal Proceedings.
Section 12-21-148 - Use of Certified Facility Dog in Certain Legal Proceedings.